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Santa Barbara, CA → Port Angeles, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Port Angeles

About 1,141 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,970–$8,880, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 11 in Port Angeles.

  • 1,141 miroad distance
  • 20 h 22 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,970–$8,8802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,141 miles (967 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 22 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Port Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,141 road miles, heading north from California to Washington.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,970 to $8,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 22 min.

On the Santa Barbara side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Port Angeles (2 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Port Angeles.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,864), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 1,141 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,390 $2,910 $3,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,580 $4,370 $5,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,970 $7,280 $8,880
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,550 $11,640 $14,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,130 $16,010 $19,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,970–$8,880

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Santa Barbara (origin)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

Near Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jayhawk Enterprises INC

USDOT
430203
MC
1591731
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (360) 452-2327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dustin Derma

USDOT
2394621
MC
56274
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 417-8195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Francesco Sassone

USDOT
2488308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 797-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3555308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (360) 460-4746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3236584
MC
1113801
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

Saa

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy

USDOT
2350296
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (360) 681-8187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2376917
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 912-0224 Route Verify on FMCSA

Owner

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Glavin Moving Company

USDOT
2486455
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 809-0590 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,390 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,330 for a one-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a two-bedroom, $9,550 to $14,200 for a three-bedroom and $13,130 to $19,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from Santa Barbara?

About 1,141 road miles (967 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Santa Barbara to Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Santa Barbara–Port Angeles corridor.